What is Vectran?
February 24th, 2015
Vectran is a high tech fiber that has made its way into sailing due to its very desirable properties of
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Barnacles Consume Test Panels at 18 Months
February 24th, 2015
by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor Our semi-annual inspection of bottom paint panels always yields a few surprises, but during the
Ice Wisdom to Live By
February 24th, 2015
While sailboats are designed to sail in water, iceboats are not. Iceboats require ice, a fickle surface not always ideal,
An Aussie misadventure, writ large
February 23rd, 2015
by Bob Muggleston, Points East On a bitingly cold day in February, with a fierce winter storm bearing down on
VOR: East is best in Pacific descent
February 23rd, 2015
(February 23, 2015; Day 16) – While the Volvo Ocean Race fleet made good time getting through the Doldrums, much
How a comms plan can fulfill key objectives
February 23rd, 2015
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt I had been asked to give a presentation at a renowned yacht club, where a committee
Editor’s Rant: Unique Event Websites
February 23rd, 2015
The online expectations for sailing events have increased to now be a vital component for a prominent event’s success. In
RORC Caribbean 600: Starting the 11-island tour
February 23rd, 2015
Antigua (February 23, 2015) – Sixty-six yachts started the 7th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, with hundreds of race
Alex Roepers: Ready to repeat
February 23rd, 2015
by David Schmidt, SAIL The Farr 40 is easily one of the most competitive owner/driver one design classes afloat, placing
VOR: Dongfeng goes from zero to hero
February 22nd, 2015
(February 22, 2015; Day 15) – The teams in the Volvo Ocean Race woke up today, rubbed their eyes, and
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